How To Treat 4x4 Posts To Last A Long Time - 4x4 Fence Post Cracks

[@RustyGlovebox]

Great advice on preserving those pricey 4x4 posts Steve. Cheers

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Lloyd , so easy to do too 👍

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I am glad you made an update post on your post! A great job on these projects and I do like the updates!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Mike 👍

[@Krispy1011]

My father always used to put linseed oil on posts etc a couple days prior to installing especially the part that would be underground. I don't do that, but I use Timber oil on most of any wood that I put outside. Timber oil is not very commonly used but I find it works well on any wood - even like ax handles, shovels and rake handles etc... any tool with wood handles I think its great for treating wood to last.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks , I'll try some 👍

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

Hello Steven! I know why all the Castles in England is built with stone wood rots so fast here with all our rain! Great tip!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Annie !!!!

[@KaylaAndSamantha]

Hey thanks! 😃🤙 nice work btw

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@Badgertronix]

Looks great buddy. Just like Fort Knox 👍

[@SteveRobReviews]

Just like fort knox , now were talking eh :) Thanks bud !!!!

[@sheilabostic7106]

That's an awesome idea. Thank you

[@SteveRobReviews]

Glad you like it!

[@TinManKustoms]

Makes perfect sense to seal up the cracks. I've worked with a lot of pressure treated wood and there's a reason they sell end seal cause the chemicals they use to treat the wood don't fully get down into the core of the wood especially on 4x4 posts and bigger timbers. It's also good practice to recoat pressure treated lumber at least once a year so the lumber doesn't dry out.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes good points . I use a sealer every second year because it sits in the sun and dries out fast.

[@BruceLyeg]

Makes perfect sense. Good idea Steve

[@SteveRobReviews]

Works great Bruce and its a lot easier to to than take a post out . LOL

[@georgedavall9449]

Steve. Is. The. Man! 👏🏻👍👍👍✌🏻😁

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks George 👍

[@junangeles]

Would u recommend clamping the split befor caulking or just caulk them as is?

[@SteveRobReviews]

The splits appear as it dries out so preventing splits is something I have never seen resolved but filling them in does prevent premature rot. Cheers Jun

[@gatorsworld]

Good protection Steve..... I find that the kind of wood counts a lot but latex will work for some time.....CHEERS

[@SteveRobReviews]

The PT today needs all the help it can get.

[@805ROADKING]

That's a bright shirt ya got there Buddy!! Great tip, especially with the price of lumber now eh!!☺

[@SteveRobReviews]

Be seen and seen safe 😅 4x4x8 today is $20 . The price of steel has gone nuts too . Thanks bud you have a great day 👍

[@anthonysova7117]

Very good advice I’ll start using that caulk to fill thanks and CHEERS

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks Anthony it sure helps. Cheers

[@PaiviProject]

Hey I wish I've thought of this tip. Some areas of our yard is starting to get old looking & see many cracks :( Tanks for the tips Buddy :))

[@SteveRobReviews]

Its never too late until its too late :) Cheers buddy.

[@boofuls]

You should use lignum vitae 😅 p.s. love your video

[@SteveRobReviews]

Thanks 👍 we don't have them trees in Canada.

[@atarileaf]

How's it holding up?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Holding up great 👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? With the cost of lumber these days, especially pressure treated, anything we can do to make it last is a good idea!!! Thanks for sharing buddy and take care!!!

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes good point Mike . Plus the pressure treating is not as good as years back either so maintenance sure makes a difference.

[@EXOVCDS]

They say that a married man's hearing deteriorates the longer he's married (apparent safety mechanism against the screaming from the wife). FYI...the safety vest makes it easy for her to spot where you are, when you're trying to get some Me Time in the backyard. =)

[@SteveRobReviews]

HAHAHA if you're not that handy being seen as bright sure goes a long way.

[@phillyfathead]

GreatTip, thanks

[@SteveRobReviews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Good tip! Crack kills 😁👍

[@SteveRobReviews]

Yes just say no to crack and fill it 😅